The first classes at the newly founded University of Göttingen were held on November, 14th 1734 by a professor of philosophy, and at the inauguration of Georgia Augusta on September 17th 1737 the Faculty of Humanities was represented by seven professors as one of the original four faculties (in addition to Theology, Law and Medicine). Even if it initially grew slowly, the reputation of the university was significantly associated with the Faculty of Humanities.

The Faculty is involved in the cross-faculty project InDiGU - Integration and Diversity at the University of Göttingen. The aim of the partnership program is to promote exchange between foreign and German students at the Georg-August-University. more...

These or similar questions are known to all who have chosen a humanities study. The prejudice that a humanities degree leads to a taxi-driving career at best, runs deep. Just because the humanities do not prepare for a concrete profession, a perspective on work and a profession is much more difficult to define than in other study courses.
With the KOMPASS program, we offer you the opportunity to find orientation in the labor market and to gain insights through practical experience, to become aware of your competencies and skills, and to pose specific questions to experts.
In short: We want to facilitate the shaping of your professional career!
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